We love our bees and sharing the experience
We offer:
- Complete Season Hands-on Introductory Beekeeping Program
- Private tours and workshops on beekeeping basics with lots of hands-on for an intimate introduction to the bees
- Private advanced beekeeping sessions tailored to help you get you and your bees on track for health, a harvest, and to survive the winter
All classes and workshops take place at the Just Food Community Farm, 2391 Pepin Court in Blackburn Hamlet. Most classes take place outdoors while portions of the course are indoors.
Complete Season Hands-On Beekeeping Program
2025 program is now full.
Contact ron@capitalbees.ca to be added to our 2026 waiting list or to book private lessons.
Gotta Bug For Beekeeping?
Join Capital Bees for Complete Season Hands-On beekeeping Program focused on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) using natural holistic beekeeping practices.
We offer comprehensive hands-on learning to take you from the sidelines to become a competent and confident beekeeper.
Our program includes:
- 6 structured classes throughout the season (36+ hours, mostly in the bee yard)
- additional optional evening or weekend hands-on sessions
- beekeeping manual and handouts
- small class size for an intimate experience with the bees and one-on-one instructor attention
- community building with fellow students
- tailored instruction
- ongoing support: in person or by telephone and/or email
- convenient options to purchase bees + student discounts
Our program is ideal for those wanting to start keeping bees this season or next. This is also a great program for those with some experience but struggling to manage their bees.
Space is limited to 8-12 students per class to ensure a personal experience where we can build on every student’s challenges.
Program Cost: $600
Ask us about special rates for groups (couples/family/friends), farmers, and status First Nations.
We also offer labour exchange or sliding scale prices for un/under-waged.
Complete Season Hands-On Program Outline
Day 1 – April – Bees and beekeeping basics
Day 2 – May – Getting started and spring management
Bonus – May through September – Hands-on field days
Day 3 – June – Swarm management
Day 4 – July – Honey harvest and processing
Day 5 – August – Personalized hands-on hive inspection training
Day 6 – September – Fall management, feeding, treatment options, winter preparation
Day 7 – October – Winter Is Coming! Hive wraps, processing wax, making candles and products
All classes include special focus on Integrated Pest Management
Contact Ron to join the 2026 waiting list.
